Avon Lake Public Library

Children

Story Times

There is NO REGISTRATION for Story Times or Step-up Club. Numbered tickets are available, 30 minutes before each scheduled time. Tickets are picked up on a first come, first served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child (or children) and yourself.

Story Times begin Monday, June 11 and end Thursday, July 19.

Family Story Times

Babies, toddlers & preschoolers
with participating adult - 30 minutes
Monday: 10:00 am & 11:00 am

Tuesday: 10:00 am & 11:00 am

Thursday: 10:00 am & 11:00 am

Evening Family Story Times

For the entire family - 30 minutes
Monday: 7:00 pm

Programs

Create-a-Craft Day
Jun 13, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jun 13, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Description :

Drop-in between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm to create the craft of the day! Children UNDER 6 MUST be accompanied by an ADULT. Only 1 craft per child, please. Sponsored by the Friends of the Avon Lake Public Library.
Registration Begins :
Location : Story Time

Clown Academy
Jun 15, 2012 - 10:00 am To Jun 15, 2012 - 11:30 am
Description : Have you ever felt like you wanted to run away and join the circus? Sign-up for our clown academy and find the clown inside you! Learn tricks, stunts, do a craft and enjoy a snack all with a clown/circus theme. Ages 6-9 years.
Registration Begins : Monday, June 11
Location : McMahan

Juggling Show with Kevin Delegrange
Jun 19, 2012 - 1:00 pm To Jun 19, 2012 - 1:45 pm
Description :

Children and adults are welcome to come and be amazed and entertained by Kevin Delegrange, “The Juggling Guy”, as he demonstrates his considerable juggling skills with everyday objects.
Registration Begins :
Location : Gallery

Juggling Workshop
Jun 19, 2012 - 1:45 pm To Jun 19, 2012 - 2:30 pm
Description : Immediately following Kevin’s juggling show, REGISTERED children, can participate in a hands-on juggling workshop. Ages 8 & up.
Registration Begins : Tuesday, June 12.
Location : Gallery

Create-a-Craft Day
Jun 20, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jun 20, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Description :

Camp Nightmare
Jun 22, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jun 22, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Description :

This is a camp like no other and it is not for the faint of heart! If you like scary stories, games in the dark, slimy crafts and disgusting snacks, please join us at Camp Nightmare! (Please bring a FLASHLIGHT with YOUR NAME on it.) Ages 8-10 years.
Registration Begins : Monday, June 18.
Location : McMahan

Stupendous Storytelling Balloon Show with Jeff Wright
Jun 26, 2012 - 1:00 pm To Jun 26, 2012 - 1:45 pm
Description :

This is a show like you’ve never seen before! Jeff combines his experience as a balloon twister and a National Comedy Theater Improv Alum to present a very unique form of entertainment for young and old alike! (LATEX balloons will be used during the program.)
Registration Begins :
Location : Gallery

Create-a-Craft Day
Jun 27, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jun 27, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Description :

My Cousin, the Alien Book Discussion
Jun 28, 2012 - 12:30 pm To Jun 28, 2012 - 1:30 pm
Description : Join the fun as we read and discuss My Cousin, the Alien by Pamela Service. Bring a brown bag lunch - we'll provide the drinks. Ages 9-11 years.
Registration Begins : Pick up a book and register beginning Monday, June 11.
Location : Story Time

Create-a-Craft Day
Jul 11, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jul 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Description :

Hook. Line & Sinker
Jul 11, 2012 - 10:00 am To Jul 11, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Description : Come and join us for a “whopper” of a good time. Grab your tackle box and enjoy a fish tale, a craft, games, prizes, and “fish food” treats. Ages 4, 5 & 6 years.
Registration Begins : Thursday, July 5.
Location : McMahan

When Snacks Attack!
Jul 13, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jul 13, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Description : Could porcupines be edible?! Could an apple become a creature that would live in a pond?! Can a sandwich be “mean”?! Bring your imagination and your appetite to find the answers and make some yummy snacks!! Ages 6-8 years.
Registration Begins : Friday, July 6.
Location : McMahan

Create-a-Craft Day
Jul 18, 2012 - 11:00 am To Jul 18, 2012 - 2:00 pm
Description :

Circus Fun Fair
Jul 28, 2012 - 10:00 am To Jul 28, 2012 - 12:00 pm
Description :

Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Step right up and join the fun! We’ll have games of skill, games of chance, food, prizes and lots of circus-themed fun! Members of the St. Ignatius Circus Company will be on hand to entertain one and all. (In event of rain or extreme heat, the fair will be held inside the Library.)
Registration Begins :
Location : Outside